Kuhl Interceptr FZ Fleece Jacket – Good Looking and Super Comfortable

The Kuhl Interceptr FZ Fleece Jacket $129 hits the sweet spot of good-looking, super comfortable, and functional performance. This is a great fleece jacket for casual use as well as active. I used it here in Denver as my main jacket while coaching during the winter as well as lounging around the house.

Kuhl Interceptr FZ Fleece Jacket Review

I was looking for a warm and cozy fleece jacket to use while training at our gym during the colder winter months.  We like to keep the gym pretty chilly, and often have the large garage doors open as well.  Heck, I train many students outside in the snow!  So, I was hoping to find a jacket that kept me warm enough in 25-60 degree temps.  I was also looking for a fleece that looked good and did not get in the way of my demonstration of exercises.

Enter the Kuhl Interceptr FZ fleece jacket. It is pretty clear that I am a fan of Kuhl clothes, and have been for years.  I almost always have on Kuhl short or pants when coaching, and day-to-day activities.  This was my first time using a top or jacket from them.  I mentioned to them my goals of a jacket and they recommended the Interceptr.  Glad they did because it has been a great jacket!

Fit and Function

For reference, I am 6’1″ 205lb 45″ chest 33″ waist 36/27 on the arms. I am using the XL for this review and the fit is perfect.  Kuhl does a really great job of making clothes for the active person.  The chest and upper back fit very well.  This is usually where I have trouble finding the correct size.

Arm length is great with no restrictions in movement.  There are even thumb loops sewn in so you can keep the sleeves in place.  I did not use those in this review, but I know there are some people that will get excited about this feature 🙂

The hand pockets are big as are the zippered chest pockets.  These are great for a cell phone or other items of that size. It is nice to have 4 full-featured, zippered pockets on this jacket.  Plus, it looks symmetrical.


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Materials

Kuhl has some pretty fun names for their fabrics.  Case in point – Alfpaca Gold for the main body and Kashmira for the side panels.  What the heck are those?  Well, they are 305 GSM Arcylic and Poly for the Alfpaca Gold and 210 GSM Acrylic and Poly for the Kashmira.  Basically, heavy-weight fleece in the body and lighter-weight fleece in the side panels.


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What this all equates to is a functional and good-looking fleece jacket that I have really enjoyed using over the last few months.  If you are looking at a fleece-like this, the Interceptr would be an ideal choice.  Available in 1/4 zip and vest as well.

 

Looking for a pair of active pants to go with this fleece?  Check out the Kuhl Destroyr review.